The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects citizens against multiple injustices by law enforcement. For example, the Fourth Amendment’s provisions protect you from unlawful searches and seizures, and provides your right to privacy.
If you have been the victim of excessive force, brutality, unwarranted or otherwise inappropriate searches by police in Philadelphia, you need an attorney on your side to safeguard your legal rights. Reach out to the skilled civil rights lawyers at Marrone Law Firm, LLC to learn more about getting compensation for the harm you have sustained.
In Philadelphia, failure to comply with the Fourth Amendment is frequently linked to inappropriate searches by police and other instances of police misconduct. An unlawful police search can occur in numerous ways. According to the Fourth Amendment, police are forbidden to search you or your property without probable cause.
Warrants are generally required for any search that infringes on reasonable expectations of privacy. While warrantless searches can be conducted as part of an arrest, this does not give law enforcement the right to engage in unlawful stops or detentions, deprivation of due process, or false arrests.
Even if the police have a legally obtained search warrant, a search can become illegal should law enforcement fail to comply with its scope and restrictions. Harassment, racial profiling or discrimination, or the excessive use of force may constitute inappropriate police searches that lead to unreasonable searches and seizures.
Police searches conducted in Philadelphia in the absence of a warrant and/or probable cause, or that extend beyond their authorized scope, are considered inappropriate and unlawful. Invasive body searches can be particularly harmful and traumatizing.
Victims could suffer physical injuries including bruises, broken bones, head injuries, and lacerations. These experiences may also cause considerable psychological and emotional trauma, including lost life enjoyment, pain, and suffering.
Beyond the immediate physical and emotional upset of an inappropriate police search, victims of misconduct by law enforcement may face consequences like criminal charges, false imprisonment, and reputational harm. If you are the victim of an inappropriate search or another form of police misconduct, an attorney could help you file a lawsuit to hold the officers accountable.
You should not attempt to go up against the system alone. Our attorneys have an in-depth understanding of the state and federal laws governing inappropriate police searches, and understand the necessary steps to obtain financial compensation for your medical bills and other losses. Consulting with an attorney as soon as possible is the best way to find out your legal options and exercise your rights.
Inappropriate searches by police in Philadelphia can not only violate both your human and civil rights but lead to significant personal injuries. If you or a loved one suffered serious bodily injury because of an inappropriate or wrongful police search, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
Our dedicated lawyers are more than equipped to help get justice and seek compensation on your behalf. We want to hold the Philadelphia police officers responsible for inappropriate searches and will use every strategy available to seek accountability for your injuries. Call Marrone Law Firm, LLC today or contact us online to receive your free case evaluation.